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    Charles Heaphy

    The multi-faceted Charles Heaphy made quite an impact on colonial New Zealand as an artist, explorer, soldier and colonial administrator. He was the first colonial soldier to win the Victoria Cross

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First trans-global radio transmission to London

1924 First trans-global radio transmission to London

From the family sheep station in Shag Valley, East Otago, amateur radio operator Frank Bell sent a ground-breaking Morse code transmission. It was received and replied to by London-based amateur operator Cecil Goyder.  more...

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1924 - key events

External links

  • A beacon from the past (Otago Daily Times)
  • Frank and Brenda Bell biographies (DNZB)
  • New Zealand amateur radio milestones (NZART - pdf)
NZ Opera Group's first opening night

1954 NZ Opera Group's first opening night

Soon to be renamed the New Zealand Opera Company, the Group performed The telephone in Wellington. The performance was also broadcast live on radio. more...

External links

  • NZ Opera (NBR NZ Opera)
  • Opera (1966 encyclopaedia)
  • Creative life: music (Te Ara)
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